A desktop PC can refer to any user's machine, whether Windows, Mac or Linux or style of case. However, the term "PC" by itself would be more common for this generic usage, and the terms "Windows ...

The use of two or more monitors on a computer. Desktop computers are always capable of extended desktop mode, but require additional hardware (see dual monitor). However, the term often refers to ...

My friend and colleague Alan Freedman, author of the distinguished Computer Desktop Encyclopedia, defines hacker as follows in Version 22.4: “Hacker: A person who writes programs in assembly language ...

One of the things I love about electronics and computers is the enthusiasm of the folks involved in these arenas. If we're looking for an example of what I mean, one need look no farther than Alan ...